The Best of Europe

ARRIVE IN LONDON, ENGLAND Destination Title

London, United Kingdom

Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed hosts and the CosmosGO app are available to help you make the most of your stay.

Novotel London West Hotel

LONDON Destination Title

London, United Kingdom

A full day to savor a variety of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight, an optional Taste of London excursion with dinner is offered, followed by a guided illumination cruise on the Thames River.

Breakfast

Novotel London West Hotel

LONDON–BRUSSELS–AMSTERDAM AREA, HOLLAND Destination Title

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Transfer to the railway station and board the Eurostar Train to Brussels with your Tour Director. Take a seat on your luxury motorcoach for the drive to the Amsterdam area.

Breakfast

Best Western Plus Amedia Amsterdam Airport Hotel

AMSTERDAM Destination Title

Amsterdam, Netherlands

oday, enjoy sightseeing in Amsterdam with a Local Guide pointing out the city highlights, followed by a canal cruise to see the city from water level, then stop to watch the cutting and polishing of precious stones at a diamond center.

AMSTERDAM AREA–WIESBADEN, GERMANY Destination Title

Wiesbaden, Germany

This afternoon, continue your journey to Wiesbaden.

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Novum City Hotel

WIESBADEN–HEIDELBERG–LUCERNE AREA, SWITZERLAND Destination Title

Lucerne, Switzerland

Drive through the picturesque Rhineland and enjoy splendid scenery as you skirt the Rhine river. Next, drive into Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg, nicely located at the confluence of the Neckar and Rhine Rivers, for a short visit. Continue to the Lucerne area.

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Ibis Kriens Hotel

LUCERNE AREA Destination Title

Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne is nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and graced by the clear mountain waters of the Reuss River. Your orientation includes the Lion Monument, erected in memory of the 800 Swiss Guards who defended Louis XVI and his wife; and the wooden Chapel Bridge. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cable-car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of course, time to shop for an authentic Swiss watch.

Breakfast

Ibis Kriens Hotel

LUCERNE AREA–VERONA, ITALY–VENICE AREA Destination Title

Venice/Italy, Italy

More wonderful alpine scenery as you drive into the mountain ranges that surround the massive St. Gotthard Pass. Continue to the warmer and sunnier ambiance of Canton Ticino, then cross into Italy and drive across the Po Valley to Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Stroll around the picturesque market square (Piazza delle Erbe). Tonight, overnight in the Venice area.

Breakfast

Il Burchiello Hotel

VENICE AREA Destination Title

Venice/Italy, Italy

Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and busy little piazzas. Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by free time to soak up the city’s unique atmosphere and a chance to visit a glass blowing workshop. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.

Breakfast, Dinner

Il Burchiello Hotel

VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME Destination Title

Rome/Italy, Italy

An interesting drive southward, crossing the rolling Apennines. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182, and visit the world-famous Basilica with its beautiful frescoes by Giotto. Then, head for Rome.

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Grand Fleming Hotel

ROME Destination Title

Rome/Italy, Italy

The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a local guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built, and Circus Maximus.

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Grand Fleming Hotel

ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO AREA Destination Title

Sorrento/Italy, Italy

Travel south all the way today, with the Vesuvius volcano in the distance. Visit Pompeii, where time stopped in 79 AD when the Vesuvius eruption totally buried it. On your included visit to the archaeological site, see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Just a few more miles to reach the lively Sorrento area.

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Central Park Hotel

EXCURSION TO CAPRI Destination Title

Capri, Italy

Cross the blue sea for a full-day excursion to the legendary island of Capri. Surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, Capri has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazzetta, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views.

Breakfast, Dinner

Central Park Hotel

SORRENTO AREA–FLORENCE Destination Title

Florence/Italy, Italy

An early journey north to Florence. Vistas of rolling hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Arrive in Florence in the afternoon in time to enjoy its magnificent architectural and artistic treasures; the included walking tour with a Local Guide shows the highlights.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel Nil

FLORENCE–PISA–ÈZE, FRANCE–FRENCH RIVIERA Destination Title

Nice, France

Stop in Pisa, where you hop on a mini train to see the Square of Miracles and the famous Leaning Tower. Bypassing the great port of Genoa, drive northwest for glimpses of the Italian and French Rivieras. Visit a typical Provence perfume workshop in Èze and later reach the shores of the charming Côte d’Azur.

Breakfast

Ibis Promenade Des Anglais Hotel

FRENCH RIVIERA–SAINT-ANDRÉ-LES-ALPES–ROUTE NAPOLEON–GRENOBLE Destination Title

Grenoble, France

Taking the Route Napoleon, follow in the footsteps of the French leader as he escaped from exile in Elba. Stop for some crispy fresh air in Saint André Les Alpes before reaching Grenoble—an alpine sports mecca and site of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games.

Breakfast, Dinner

Mercure Alpotel

GRENOBLE–BEAUNE–PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Enjoy the very heart of the Burgundy wine-growing region, making a stop in lovely Beaune, surrounded by some of the world’s finest vineyards. Continue northward to the exciting city of Paris, capital of France.

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Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans

PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Paris is a world-class city with more familiar landmarks than almost any other city in the world. This morning, see the main sights during the included city tour with a Local Guide. In the afternoon, a chance to feel like a French aristocrat as you join the optional walking tour through the immense Palace of Versailles. This evening, why not join an optional dinner?

Breakfast

Hotel Ibis Styles Paris Porte D'Orleans

PARIS Destination Title

Paris, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast

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